THE NYC DANCE RESIDENCY
A 7-Day Personalized Residency in the Heart of NYC
Train. Create. Perform. Launch.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This one-week immersive residency is designed for emerging dancers transitioning from conservatory or collegiate programs into the professional world. Each participant receives tailored mentorship, daily workshops, and personalized career development sessions, culminating in the creation of an original solo and dramatic monologue.
YOUR RESIDENCY INCLUDES
Daily Breakfast & Beverages: Coffee, tea, water, juice, fruit, and light breakfast items
1:1 Consultations: Artistic and administrative career consultations curated to each dancer’s goals (x4).
Private Studio Access: Creation and rehearsal of solo work in a 10x10 studio
Guest Artist Workshop: Acting + Monologue creation with Irina or guest artist (x1)
Repertory Workshop: Be invited to observe or participate in ETD rehearsals.
1:1 Breathwork & somatic practices for dancer wellness with professional coach.
Access to filming: Have your solo and monologue filmed at the end of the process.
KEY OUTCOMES
An original 3–4 min solo choreographed in collaboration with the resident mentor
A professionally coached monologue to use for auditions or applications
Knowledge of marketing, audition prep, self-promotion, and management as a freelance artist
Documentation (video) of solo and monologue for reels or applications
New artistic and administrative tools and network connections rooted in the NYC dance ecosystem